“The segregation of recreational space” examines the segregation laws in Los Angeles and how it affected other races most notably African Americans. Los Angeles had a perception of being a place full of opportunity and sunshine when in reality there was still racial separation mostly between the African Americans and the Whites. African Americans were eventually excluded from recreational sites such as public pools and beaches that had whites. They were even made to pay taxes for recreational sites that they would be unable to participate in. However, with the help of the NAACP the African Americans were able to end the policy that separated races in beaches and pools. City government also helped out by incorporating interracial and interracial
